MIM withdraws support from Centre, AP govt

HYDERABAD: The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) today withdrew its support to the UPA at the Centre and the state government, accusing the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh of giving a free run to Sangh activists.

MIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi took exception to RSS activists allegedly being allowed to erect a tarpaulin on a religious structure at Charminar yesterday, which, he said, was a violation of the state High Court order to maintain status quo.

He alleged that Muslim minorities were targeted and "Sangh activists" were allowed to have a free run.

Under the circumstances, the MIM cannot afford to continue its support to the Congress, Owaisi told reporters here.